Arklow Literary and Poetry Society Publish First Collection Of Members Works.
(October 23, 2000)
Wednesday the 18th October in the Arklow Arts Centre saw the official launch of the Arklow Literary and Poetry Society's 2000 collection of poems compiled by members who contributed a selection of their poems from work completed during the last ten months. Leah Coyne of the County Wicklow Arts Office officially opened the celebrations congratulating all involved in the project and praising the content and quality of the publication.
Indeed this was a somewhat special occasion in that the publication is the first such venture for the Arklow Literary & Poetry Society, printed by Little Earth Designs in Woodenbridge. A very special thanks went out to Liz Sinclair for her indomitable spirit over the year in encouraging all members involved to work towards the end result. In her introduction to
The ALPS Poetry Collection
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the reader she makes the very valid point that you are never too old to begin writing, as shown by the society's oldest members Phyllis Brown and Joe Nolan. Praise was also extended to the Arklow Arts Centre whose patronage allows the group to meet once a fortnight for the purpose of letting members read their works in an informal setting.
To the accompanying sound of some jazzy tunes provided by Peter Power and friends a most enjoyable evening was had by all. The publication is entitled ALPS 2000 Poetry Collection (ALPS is an acronym for the Arklow Literary Poetry Society). All of the authors live in Arklow or the surrounding district. The publication retails at £3 and the proceeds go directly towards the society's next publication and associated incurred expenses. Copies can be bought in the Arklow Arts Centre at 29 Main Street, Arklow County Wicklow or by emailing arklowarts@Eircom.net.
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